Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO116: Precision Through Placement: Optimizing Met Mast Boom Orientation
Martin Richter-Rose, Head of Department Energy Yield Assessment and R&Dhead of Department Energy Yield Assessment and R&D, PAVANA GmbH
Abstract
Met masts play a crucial role in assessing the energy yield of planned wind farms. While the IEC 61400-50-1 standard provides guidelines for met mast design and operation, the promoted met mast layout with 180° boom orientation and side-by-side anemometry can have limitations in distinguishing upstream and downstream effects. This can impact the accuracy of energy yield assessments, particularly for verifying remote sensing devices (RSDs). To investigate these effects, PAVANA conducted a study on three met masts with measurement data spanning several years across various wind directions and atmospheric conditions. One met mast, 120 meters tall, was modified during operation from a 180° boom orientation to a 120° arrangement. The other two met masts, measuring 200 and 160 meters respectively, maintained a 120° and 180° boom orientation. LiDAR devices were employed as reference sensors throughout the study. PAVANAs findings demonstrated that aligning the booms at a separation of 120° can effectively mitigate upstream and downstream interference, leading to more accurate measurements and reduced uncertainty. This is particularly important for verifying RSDs, as accurate met mast data is essential for calibrating and validating these devices. By incorporating a 120° boom orientation, which is compliant with the IEC 61400-50-1 guideline, the wind energy industry can make more informed decisions regarding site selection, turbine placement, and overall project development.
No recording available for this poster.
